Consider two product categories: soft drinks (Cola) and Smartphone apps. Colas soft drink are considered to be in a mature category while Smartphone apps are in some growth phase with regard to the product life series. What are the differences between the markets in terms of consumers and competitors?

Consider two product categories: soft drinks (Cola) and Smartphone apps. Colas soft drink are considered to be in a mature category while Smartphone apps are in some growth phase with regard to the product life series. What are the differences between the markets in terms of consumers and competitors?

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Author:Pride, William M

Publisher:Pride, William M

Chapter12: Developing And Managing Products

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